Napitia

Italy in brief

• Surface area: 301,300 sq km

• Capital: Rome

• Official language: Italian

• Currency: the Euro.

Make the most of your stay at Napitia Club Med to discover the natural beauty and fascinating culture of the region.

Historic towns nearby:

• Lamezia Terme is 18 km from Club Med. There is a wealth of cultural interest in the region, including the ruins of the Abbey of Santa Maria di Corazzo, the Terina archeological zone and the ruins of the Norman castle. The surrounding area is of great natural beauty, and there is a fine botanical garden.

Travel time: a 25-minute drive

• Vibo Valentia is 20 km from Club Med, and has a fascinating historic centre. The Norman castle houses the national archeological museum. Other monuments worth a visit are the cathedral, the church of the Rosario and the ruins of the Greek city.

Travel time: a 30-minute drive

• Pizzo Calabro is a small mediaeval town built on the ruins of Napitia. It was destroyed in the 4th century BC by the Saracens, and rebuilt by the survivors in the early 10th century. Overlooking the sea, its centre is a labyrinth of narrow streets that spring to life in the summer months. There are some remarkable views from parts of the city centre. It is also famous for the small Piedigrotta church, built in the rock on the sea front, in the late 17th century.

Férias na Itália, na Calábria, descobrindo uma destinação cheia de charme e uma gastronomia requintada. Conhecida como "a pérola do sul", a Calábria é uma das regiões mais típicas do sul da Itália, a poucas horas de voo da França. Dentro de um parque de 17 hectares, o Village Club Med Napitia se estende no meio de jardins mediterrâneos, umoásis de paz ideal para férias em família.